Our Vineyard Partners
We are fortunate to work with a selection of the top northern Willamette Valley vineyards, covering six unique sub-AVAs - Chehalem Mountains, Dundee Hills, Eola-Amity Hills, Laurelwood, Tualatin Hills & Yamhill-Carlton.
The diversity of soils, climates, elevations found in these special growing regions creates some fascinating wines and allows us to share the stories of these small, family-owned farms with you.
MAP OF VINEYARDS WE PURCHASE FRUIT FROM:
SHEA VINEYARDS
YAMHILL CARLTON AVA
If there is any vineyard we work with that needs no introduction, this is the one. Shea Vineyard has graced the labels of so many wonderful wines dating back to the mid-90s that it has become a legendary local vineyard.
Planted by Dick Shea in the late-80s several miles east of Yamhill, its fractured marine sandstones combine with warm days and cool nights to produce silky and long-lived Pinot Noirs that showcase exceptional complexity.
We've been blessed to work with Block 18 for over 20 years and in 2019 have added two prized new blocks that once produced Bergstrom's Shea Vineyard.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Willakenzie Marine Sediments
Elevation: 400-600 feet
Slope: South & Southeast Facing
Clones: Dijon 777 & Pommard (2019)
Planted: 1989 & replanted 1998
Certifications: L.I.V.E. Sustainable
Vintages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
MATTERI VINEYARD
YAMHILL-CARLTON AVA
Owned and tended by Dr. Robert Matteri, a neighbor not far from our own Mount Richmond Vineyard, Matteri Vineyard sits on a hilltop just north of Pike Road. Following in the footsteps of his Great Uncle, who had a small Pre-Prohibition vineyard in Sebastopol, Sonoma, Dr. Matteri retired from his practice and began planting in 2011.
Although the vines are still relatively young, we've been extremely impressed with the fruit produced by the vineyard's free-draining marine soils, creating concentrated Pinot Noir and mineral-driven Chardonnay.
Varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris
Soil: Goodin, Dupee & Sitton Marine Sediments
Elevation: 500-550 feet
Slope: South Facing
Clones: 96 & 76 (CH) + Pommard, 777 & 667 (PN)
Year Planted: 2011, 2014 & 2015
Certifications: Sustainable Practices
Vintages: 2019, 2020 (CH) & 2022 (PN)
TEMPERANCE HILL VINEYARD
EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA
A feather in our cap just like Shea, this vineyard needs no introduction if you know the great vineyards of the Willamette Valley. Temperance Hill is a second generation vineyard planted in 1981 by the Koo Family and farmed by the highly-respected Dai Crisp since 1999.
It's combination of high elevation and iron-rich volcanic clay soils produce some of the most beautiful, spice-driven Pinot Noirs in the region. This unique site sees the full effects of the Van Duzer winds that blast cold pacific air most evenings during the summer growing months. With the marginal nature of the vineyard, we only produce a single vineyard release in special years.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Nekia & Jory Volcanic Clay
Elevation: 660-860 feet
Slope: Multiple
Clones: Dijon 777
Year Planted: 1981
Certifications: Certified Organic
Vintages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
QUANDARY VINEYARD
YAMHILL-CARLTON AVA
A young and exciting new vineyard for us! It's situated close by our future tasting room site on Pike Road and adjacent to Elk Cove's Mt. Richmond Vineyard. Quandary Vineyards started as a dream of four good friends from Colorado who fell in love with the Willamette Valley and took a leap of faith with the purchase of a great site just west of Yamhill.
Planted to shallow ancient Marine Sediments with several clones of Pinot Noir and two Dijon clones of Chardonnay, Quandary Vineyard begins on a large south-facing hill leading down into rolling hills with multiple aspects. This special property also has two beautiful Farmhouses for rent that lookout over the stunning vineyards.
Varieties: Pinot Noir & Chardonnay
Soil: Goodin Marine Sediments
Elevation: 300-400 feet
Slope: South Facing
Clones: Wadenswil, Pommard, 115 & 76 + 95 (CH)
Planted: 2018
Certifications: Sustainable Practices
FAIRSING VINEYARD
YAMHILL CARLTON AVA
Fairsing Vineyard is family-owned and operated by McNally Family high up in the hills of the Yamhill Carlton AVA. Mike and Mary Ann take stewardship of their land very seriously and farm some of the most distinctive and complex grapes in the region.
Steep-sloped and showcasing epic views, we love the beautiful, dark-fruit expression of Pinot Noir from this site. We source from both sides of the property (Block 9 on the East and Block 12 on the West) blending two great Pinot Noir clones to produce a complex and long-lived wine.
We are thankful for the great fruit and partnership with both Mike and Mary-Ann. Read more
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Melbourne Marine Sediments
Elevation: 500-750 feet
Slope: South & Southeast Facing
Clones: Dijon 777 & Pommard
Planted: 2006 & 2007
Certifications: L.I.V.E. Sustainable
CORRINE VINEYARD
CHEHALEM MOUNTAINS AVA
With an impressive history of both owners and winery partners, Corrine Vineyard has been growing exceptional Pinot Noir grapes for several decades.
Planted in 1989 by the original owners of Rex Hill, it is a truly unique 27-acre vineyard at the intersection of marine and volcanic soils. Tucked into the south side of the Chehalem Mountains, it is a warmer site for Pinot Noir, producing intense fruit, heady aromatics, and lots of structure. We source from two blocks on the estate, Block 2 and Block 8, and love working with the site's Pommard fruit planted in rocky basalt. Read more here.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Melbourne Marine & Ridner Volcanic
Elevation: 300-450 feet
Slope: South Facing - Camel Back Shape
Clones: Pommard & Dijon 777
Year Planted: 1989-2012
Certifications: Certified Organic
Vintages: 2019
MEYER VINEYARD
DUNDEE HILLS AVA
Originally owned and farmed by the Meyer Family who grew Prunes and Hazelnuts since the early Twentieth Century. Lemelson Winery purchased the beautiful property high up in the Dundee Hills and began planting it's iron-rich volcanic soils in 2001.
The Campbell family has swapped fruit with the Lemelson Meyer Vineyard for over a decade. It is a long, steep site that features amazing views within the historic Dundee Hills sub-AVA. Being high on the hill in signature Nekia and Jory soils, Meyer produces classic Dundee characteristics of ripe red cherry and raspberry with signature spice and rich earthy tones.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Nekia & Jory Volcanic Clay
Elevation: 550-800 feet
Slope: South Facing
Clones: Dijon 115
Year Planted: 2001
Certifications: Certified Organic
Vintages: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
FENNWOOD VINEYARD
YAMHILL-CARLTON AVA
Owned by the Hampton Family and situated within the beautiful hills of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA between the small towns of Carlton and Lafayette. Fennwood Vineyard was first planted in 2007 & 2008 by David Adelsheim and later expanded with further plantings and clones by the Hampton Family in 2016 & 2019.
The site has an impressive 28 blocks laid out with a complex mix of clonal material that is matched to Marine Sediment soils. This produces classic Yamhill-Carlton AVA Pinot Noir with deep, richly-fruited character and a perfect touch of floral elegance and spice. Several local wineries work with it's beautiful fruit, producing impressive Pinot Noirs between $75-$100.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Willakenzie & Wellsdale Marine Sediments
Elevation: 300-400 feet
Slope: South Facing
Clones: Mix
Planted: 2007, 2008, 2016, 2019
Certifications: L.I.V.E. Sustainable
Vintages: 2022
ZENITH VINEYARD
EOLA-AMITY HILLS AVA
Found in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA near Salem. Zenith was originally named O'Conner Vineyard, and planted in the 80s. The Ramey family purchased the property in 2002, re-naming it Zenith and beginning a replanting process to establish it's reputation as one of the top vineyards in the valley.
We work with several blocks spread throughout the vineyard and love the savory expression from it's exceptionally deep marine sediments overlayed by a veneer of Missoula Flood silt.
Fruit from this special site receives ample sun during the day and cooling breezes that sneek through the Van Duzer Gap to help retain acidity.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Hazelair Silt & Bellpine Marine Sediment
Elevation: 250-380 feet
Slope: South Facing
Clones: Dijon 777 & Pommard
Planted: 1999, 2006 & 2008
Certifications: Sustainable Practices
XANDER-TARYN VINEYARD
LAURELWOOD AVA
This family-owned vineyard is hidden within a conifer forest in the newly minted Laurelwood AVA. Planted by the Knight family in 2012 and named after their two eldest children, it is farmed by the talented Evan Bellingar and his Results Partner team.
Xander-Taryn is a small 7-acre vineyard site planted in the region's namesake "Laurelwood" loess soils. These shallow topsoils of wind-blown materials produce Pinot Noir with deep blue fruit and exotic spice notes. We've made two vineyard-designate Pinot Noirs from Xander-Taryn in 2016 and 2018.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Laurelwood Wind-Blown Loess
Elevation: 550-600 Feet
Slope: East South East
Clones: Dijon 777 & Pommard
Year Planted: 2012
Certifications: Sustainable Practices
SOKOL BLOSSER VINEYARD
DUNDEE HILLS AVA
Close friends of the Campbell family, the Sokol Blossers have equally deep roots in the Willamette Valley, having purchased their beautiful property on the lower Dundee Hills back in 1971. Having this shared history, the two families decided to swap fruit in 2021 and beyond to further continue their friendship with a fruit partnership.
Our section of their OLD VINEYARD BLOCK is Pommard clone planted within the region's signature red Jory soils, producing a classic example of Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. Although replanted in 2007 and 2009, cuttings were taken from the original 1972 plantings and grafted onto phylloxera-resistant rootstock.
Varieties: Pinot Noir
Soil: Jory Volcanic Clay
Elevation: 250-450 feet
Slope: South-east Facing
Clones: Pommard
Year Planted: 2007 and 2009
Certifications: Certified Organic + Salmon Safe
Vintages: 2021
OTHER VINEYARD PARTNERS
Bishop Scott Vineyard
Case Vineyard
Gerlicher Vineyard
WASHINGTON VINEYARDS
Cottonwood Vineyard